New Year’s Junkanoo tickets still available
TICKETS for the New Year’s Junkanoo Parade remain available, as excitement builds following the Boxing Day Parade.
Man convicted of manslaughter told he does not qualify for early release
A MAN convicted of manslaughter in the 2015 death of an 88-year-old retired British doctor on Long Island has been informed that he does not qualify for early release due to good behaviour and must serve 11 years and three months in prison.
Tourism slowdown hits Commonwealth revenue
A BISX-listed brewery said its near three percent revenue decline is due to “demand slowdown” in the tourism sector.
Nine injured in explosion
NINE people have been injured, including children, after an explosion as a fuel tank filled up a tank at a property on Sunday.
Man accused of robbing woman at gunpoint
A MAN accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint over the spring had his charges transferred to the Supreme Court.
Man fined $4k after Christmas Eve shop break-in
A 22-year-old man was ordered to pay $4,000 in fines after he admitted to breaking into a shop on Christmas Eve while under the influence of drugs.
Woman granted bail in stealing case
A WOMAN was granted bail on Friday after she allegedly stole over $2,000 worth of property from a man on Paradise Island earlier this month.
Man accused of assaulting woman at nightclub
A MAN was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of assaulting a random woman at a nightclub on Christmas Day.
Saxons morale high following Boxing Day triumph
Morale is high for the Shell Saxon Superstars following their dominating performance in the 2024 Boxing Day Parade, where they claimed their third consecutive victory.
NAD issues warning over fake luggage sale post
The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) has issued a warning about a fraudulent post claiming to sell lost luggage for just $2.
Christmas tree sales 'steady'
CHRISTMAS tree sales were steady and profitable for some retailers this year as many Bahamians rushed to decorate their homes for the holiday season.
'Police should have done more to find Taylor Casey', says mother
SIX months after the mysterious disappearance of American woman Taylor Casey, her mother continues to criticise the efforts of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) in locating her daughter.
12272024 OBITUARIES
Friday, December 27, 2024
Extra power for Harbour Island - but Eleuthera still hit by outages
AN EXTRA 1MW of rental generation has been installed on Harbour Island after repeated complaints of power outages throughout Eleuthera.
Pintard seeks probe over CCA payments
THE FNM is still calling for an investigation into the China Construction America’s alleged connection to the PLP administration.
Medics hope for ‘positive outcome’ over concerns
The Consultant Physician Staff Association is hoping for “a more positive outcome” after sharing concerns over the union’s outstanding issues with labour consultant Bernard Evans.
Port Lucaya marketplace ‘ghost town’ says vendor
The closure of the Grand Lucayan Resort, with only Lighthouse Point remaining operational, has left straw vendors at the Port Lucaya Marketplace grappling with dire economic challenges.
Knowles ready for ‘exciting opportunity’
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police (ACP) Shanta Knowles expressed her excitement and confidence as she prepares to become the first female Commissioner of Police, revealing she will be sworn in on January 3.
Voice note probe findings submitted to DPP last week
OUTGOING Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said the chief investigator in a controversial voice notes probe submitted findings to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions last week and is awaiting the DPP’s review and recommendation.
